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727835 tn?1231233181

Fast Relaxed Heart Rate

Hi, for the past few days, i have had a fast heart rate, even when i am sitting doing nothing. It never drops below 110, and has been at around the 120-126 mark since last night. I'm just quite worried as my nan died from cardiomyopathy. Is it worth me going to the hospital or just making a doctors appointment?
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612551 tn?1450022175
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While my case is different in many respect, I'm a senior age male who has undergone heart surgery, I can say that when following surgery my heart lost it sinus rhythm and the rest rate jumped to about 130.  My cardiologist just took me on my previously scheduled appointment that came up a few days later.  He did not see any need for me to go to the emergency room nor did he rearrange his schedule so that he could see me sooner than the previously scheduled appointment.

I was diagnosed to be in Atrial Flutter, I have been a long term Atrial Fibrillation suffer, that fact may have made my high HR less alarming to my doctor, but I think my experience suggest you should at least schedule the earliest appointment you can get with your doctor.
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251395 tn?1434494286
Hello...

I'm sorry that you are feeling so worried. I'm not sure that I would call this an emergent situation that warrants a visit the ER, if this is your only symptom. You should give your Dr's office a call to see if you can be seen today.

Best of luck and let us know how you make out:)
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